Celebrating Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Create Financial Stress

Are you feeling pressured about Valentine’s Day? 

With a little time and thought, you can express your love in ways that don’t jeopardize your bank account. Giving what you can afford prevents unnecessary stress. In fact, you can make an eternal impact this Valentine’s Day by committing yourself to be a godly steward. Acknowledge that you are not an owner, but God’s temporary manager. Regardless of whether He’s entrusted you with little or a lot, choose to seek Him first, and allow Him to have total control over your finances.

Your self-worth is not tied to gifts, so why spend more than you can afford? If you’re worried about impressing someone, perhaps you need to rethink that relationship! Research shows that experiences are often remembered longer than gifts. So, be creative and prioritize time with loved ones. Instead of buying what the world tells you, make something or write a letter. Hike or bike together. Attend a free concert, museum, or art exhibit. Cook a meal together to a playlist of your favorite songs. Post sticky notes with hearts and messages all over the place. Start a good marriage book or devotional, then discuss and apply what you learn. You can even enroll in Crown’s Money Dates! Devote time to talking and listening to one another, remembering that we love because He first loved us.

Loving well doesn’t have to cost a lot. You can love others free of financial stress and worldly expectations. Just make people feel special by showing thoughtful consideration of their importance and value to you.

Is credit card debt keeping you in financial bondage? Let Christian Credit Counselors help. They can create a debt management plan specifically for you. For more information, visit online at crown.org/ccc.